+33 9 83 57 25 38All about organic cotton
Cotton is the most produced natural vegetable fiber in the world. Cotton is the world's most widely produced natural plant fiber and is widely used in the textile industry. It can be grown conventionally (as organic material) or organically, which will determine its environmental impact. The organic cultivation of cotton is at the heart of our approach, it is [...]
Furoshiki : the zero waste gift wrapping
20,000 tonnes of gift wrap are used every year in France... and most of it is non-recyclable! Have you heard about the alternative to gift wrap developed by Les Mouettes Vertes? The furoshiki has become a symbol of eco-responsibility! Furoshiki: a trendy Japanese gift-wrapping technique The furoshiki technique is a Japanese tradition dating back more than [...].
The importance of organic and made-in-France textiles
The made in France is the new sesame to seduce consumers in search of authenticity and terroir. It is important to take stock of what is possible to offer in terms of organic textiles and organic cotton clothing. Why promote products made in France? The French know-how is known worldwide.
The benefits of recycling cotton
Recycling cotton: an eco-responsible gesture Every year, we dispose of tons of clothing. Recycling cotton is therefore a major challenge for the future. It's a real alternative to using virgin cotton. Recycling is a fast-growing eco-responsible approach that enables us to recreate fabric and produce new products.
Green Seagulls' opinion on bamboo
Bamboo has been considered as an ecological fiber for about fifteen years. The Green Seagulls have investigated, and went to the bamboo plantation of Anduze, the largest in Europe, created in 1856 by a passionate botanist. The analysis below has been completed by research on the Internet and exchanges with textile manufacturers. The bamboo [...]
The natural dye
Natural Dyeing Workshop Summer is here, and we suddenly feel like wearing bright colors, or soft colors, or pastel colors, but in any case color! Whether you want to give a facelift to clothes you no longer wear, or dye a silly cotton t-shirt, we'll help you find the perfect [...]
Printing technique: silk-screen printing
Screen printing, stencil games At Les Mouettes Vertes, we are committed to guiding our customers towards the printing and personalization techniques best suited to their project. At first glance, nothing could be simpler than printing a photo or a logo on an ecru tote bag or a white T-shirt. But think again: depending on the type of printing you want to do, you can [...]
Ecological labels for textiles: how to choose?
Tainted with a scent of scandal and recognized as one of the most polluting industries in the world, the textile industry needs to be profoundly renewed. This is why Les Mouettes Vertes chose organic cotton, and did everything possible to guarantee the best working conditions not only for their employees but also for their environment.
Weleda relaxation cushion
A creative video! Discover Charlotte, the stylist of Les Mouettes Vertes, in her creative work around a relaxation cushion made with Weleda. This product is made of cherry pits, and is realized in the environmental and social respect which is so dear to us. Charlotte is in charge of the aesthetic part, which you can discover in [...]
Organic cotton bag: greenwashing or responsible approach?
Is the organic cotton tote bag being offered as goodies by more and more companies part of a committed, eco-responsible approach, or just greenwashing? At a time when the tote bag is making its way into all the finest boutiques, it's worth asking ourselves a few questions. Is this pretty, trendy must-have [...]
